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Can I Travel Back to India After I-140 Approval and Return Later?

I-140 approval enables green card processing but not residency. Indian nationals can travel post-approval if visas and permits like Advance…

Lost Job After I-140 Approval? 5 Legal Ways to Stay in the US

After job loss post I-140 approval, H-1B holders have 60 days to find a new job, change status, or apply…

Priority Date Retention When Changing Employers: A 2025 Guide

Priority date retention continues unchanged in 2025, allowing employment-based visa applicants to preserve their place when changing jobs. Filing I-485…

EB-2 India Priority Date December 2023: Expected Green Card Wait Time

EB-2 India applicants with December 2023 priority dates must wait over a decade due to a 2013 cutoff date. No…

Can I Change Jobs After I-140 Approval? Understanding the 180-Day Rule for H-1B Workers

Updated USCIS rules let H-1B workers with approved I-140 change jobs after I-485 pending 180 days. Filing Form I-485 Supplement…

PERM Filing Date vs I-140 Approval Date: Understanding Your Priority Date

The priority date for employment-based green cards is now the PERM filing date, effective July 2025. This affects applicants’ timelines,…

7 Key Benefits H-1B Workers Gain After I-140 Approval Beyond Extensions

I-140 approval enables H-1B visa holders to extend beyond six years, get spouse work permits, change jobs, and retain priority…

I-140 vs H-1B: Understanding Key Differences and Importance of Approval

Recent changes to I-140 and H-1B increase fees and impose stricter lottery rules. I-140 approvals help extend H-1B status beyond…